Home Devices: Connecting an Amazon Echo or Dot to the USNH Wireless Network

Summary

This article provides information on connecting an Amazon Echo or Dot to the USNH Open Wifi Networks.

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Summary

This article provides information on connecting an Amazon Echo or Dot to the USNH Open Wifi Networks.

 

How-To

Task: To connect an Amazon Echo to USNH Open networks.

Instructions

Step 1 - Download Amazon Alexa app and sign in with your account. Open the app and on the bottom of the main page, click "Devices".

preview of the menu

 

Step 2 - Click the "+" in the upper right.

preview of the add device button

 

Step 3 - Click "Add Device".

image showing where to add device

 

Step 4 - Choose Amazon Echo, then Echo Smart Speakers.

preview showing where to select the type of device

preview of further device selection

preview of specific device selection

 

Step 5 - Check if the Echo is plugged in with an orange light, then click "Yes".

preview of what the next instruction screen will be

 

Step 6 - The device will search for WiFi. On the WiFi page, you can tap to find your device's MAC address.

preview of what the Open network selection would show

 

Step 7 - Navigate to Network Registration at https://networking.usnh.edu/nac. Sign in with your username, without @usnh.edu (like jbd2519, not jbd2519@usnh.edu), and USNH password, then click "My Devices",

image showing the network registration website

 

Step 8 - Click "Register New Device" and enter your MAC here.

image showing where so select to register a new device

 

Step 9 - Return to the WiFi Page in the Alexa app and select the respective Open network (KSC, PSU, or UNH).

image showing where to select the open network

preview of what the wifi connection screen looks like

preview of final connection screen

 

Step 10 - Click "Continue" and you will be prompted to choose a language, then which room it will be in.

image showing where to select what room the device is located in

 

Step 11 - Then you will be prompted to set up Voice ID.

image showing where to set up voice id

 

Step 12 - Then you will be asked what address the Echo is at. You can skip this, or not.

Step 13 - Finally, you can choose to watch a short tutorial on the Echo. Once done, your Echo is ready for use.

image showing what the "welcome" screen will look like

preview of the "get started" page

 

Outcome

Your Amazon Echo or Dot is now connected to the USNH Wireless Network and ready to be used.

 

Further Readings 

TVs & Streaming: Connecting a Chromecast to the USNH Wireless Network

Home Devices: Connecting a Google Home to the USNH Wireless Network

Connecting a Roku Express to the Campus-Open Network

TVs & Streaming: Connecting a Smart TV, Roku, etc. to the USNH Wireless Network

Connecting Game Consoles, TVs, or IoT Devices to the USNH Wireless Network

TVs & Streaming: Connecting an Amazon Fire Stick to the USNH Wireless Network

 

Need additional help?

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.  

 

Details

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Article ID: 658
Created
Fri 7/19/19 5:31 PM
Modified
Fri 8/29/25 3:46 PM
Applicable Institution(s):
Keene State College (KSC)
Plymouth State University (PSU)
University of New Hampshire (UNH)
USNH System Office